Maximus and the Television
by Brian Ogden
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
Maximus, a curious boy, discovers the wonders and potential pitfalls of television, learning to discern its impact on his life.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
The story does not involve occult or supernatural elements.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the book.
The story encourages critical thinking about media.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaximus shows initiative in understanding television.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Family interactions and guidance are present.
Maximus learns to make better choices.
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